The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-07-23

AVuu WIFE, fellcl8s
So stunned was he by what he saw,
thats he scarcely heard what Jasper
said as he thrust the paper back into
his pocket. and walked away.
Could II be possible? Felicia mar
ried!-and to whom--Jasper? Was
that the clue 70 all that had so much
perplexed him?
that he became aware how. uncon.
sciously TO himself, he had been in
dulging in the idea that something
might occur which would give him the
opportunity of coming forward as Fe-
licia's sutton; now all such hope was
blighted-Felicia was wife.
Puzzled to degree, he could not
keep his thoughts upon the sport, and
SO far as he was concerned, shooting
the north cover was failure, and he
was heartily glad when he found him
self on his way back y the hall.
The old library at Egerton was
lofty apartment, of great length In
proportion 10 its width. Rarely now
were the dusky tones upon the shelves
disturbed from their repose. Sir
George was no student. and his only
contribution TO the shelves was a set
of "Bailey's Sporting Magazine" At
present the room was chiefly used as
means of communication between the
east and the west wings of the old
mansion.
The bachelors chambers were in the
east wing, the drawing room in the
west On this same evening Tristan
hurriedly entered the library, for he
had an idea that he was late for din
ner.
The dusky shadows In the room
were made visible by couple of wax
candles on the chimney piece. and
Tristan had almost reached the cen
ire of the apartment when he heard
well-known voice say, in tones OF In
dignation:
This incessant persecution Is most
unworthy of you-even you. Had you
possessed one spark of manly feeling
you. would long since have given up
that letter. l tell you again that all
is--all must be over between us.
Surely, you will not be mean enough
TO keep that letter nowg Give IL To
me, or will ring, and-braving the
shame and ridicule which will fall upon
me-explain everything TO my father"
Advertisement had arrested Tristam's
footsteps. He was about to move on.
ward, when Felicia, emerging from
the recess of the bay window where
she had been standing, fastened in the
direction of the. fireplace.
She did not See Tristan until quite
close TO him, and then she uttered
little cry of dismay.
Miss Egerton,' he said, for looking
toward the window he saw Jasper
striding toward her, with his hands
clinched and his face so distorted by
passion as To be scarcely recognizable,
.'you are agitated Tell me If can
be OF any assistance? Will you allow
me to be your protector II you need
oneg"
A deep flush suffused her cheeks,
tears started TO her eyes, and she hung
her head, silent and abashed.
Jasper" said Tristan, "some ex-
PLANTATION Is due TO me before / quit
this room, leaving you and Miss Eyer
ton together in II"
"Indeed," was the sneering answer.
Little is necessary, | imagine. I'm
less my eyes deceived me, you saw
something this morning which, with
out further words, will let you know
my position. Any interference by you
would be out Of place under such cir
cumstances."
"No-nol' cried Felicia, looking up.
81 tell you, Mr.. Pagett, as l will tell
everybody, since he forces me 10 do It.
that there is no longer any kind of
bond between MS. He Is nothing 10
me, and never will be. We reye en-
gagged. thought him gentleman
believed him 10 be kind hearted and
chivalrous; but that day when lost
my purse recognized his voice, when.
uttering those contemptuous words,
he turned away, and tried to induce
you to follow him. To the man who
could speak thus, and behave thus to-
ward the sex which, as "a gentleman.
he is bound 10 protect and treat with
at least ordinary kindness, l felt that
l could never intrust my future. At
that moment l resolved our engage
ment should end. disliked him then
more than ! had ever cared for him.
immediately on my return ! sent back
his letters and presents, and told him
all must be at an end between us, and
begged him TO return the few letters